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Gee_24
Gee_24 Posts: 359 Member
edited February 2 in Health and Weight Loss
Drop weight by morning?

Genuine question!

I generally weigh myself right before bed, and again in the morning. And it seems that overnight, I can lose up to 2lbs. I realise this can be water and other factors such as waste, etc. But I rarely go to the bathroom in the morning, only afternoon.

Is your body burning THAT many calories that we actually burn a considerable amount of fat whilst we sleep? As that seems to be the only time I tend to see a loss. Even after weighing myself after I go to the loo during the day theres no difference until after a sleep!

Thanks everyone. :-)

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  • _Zardoz_
    _Zardoz_ Posts: 3,987 Member
    Because you don't drink in your sleep and your body is still using those fluids and you still sweat and exhale moisture
  • Gee_24
    Gee_24 Posts: 359 Member
    Because you don't drink in your sleep and your body is still using those fluids and you still sweat and exhale moisture

    Aha. Makes perfect sense! Thanks!
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